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16 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled plans for Ireland’s first park golf experience at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle. The nine hole course is being developed at the Island Park on the footprint of a former pitch and putt facility, with...

15 June 2026 The important issue of men’s health will be front and centre this month during a series of special free events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums. To coincide with Men’s Health Week, six...

12 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the Delamont caravan site, welcoming visitors to enjoy stays at one of the district’s most scenic outdoor destinations throughout the summer season. The site will operate daily through to...

12 June 2026 A recent community planting session at Meigh Community Centre brought residents together to support biodiversity and enhance their local environment as part of the ongoing Bloom and Branch initiative. The project is part of Newry Mourne and Down Districts Council’s...

11 June 2026 Visitors and residents are being encouraged to plan their September escape as tickets for the popular Eats & Beats Festival are now on sale. Returning to Donard Park, Newcastle, Co Down on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, Eats & Beats promises a vibrant weekend...

11 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark is at the centre of an innovative new all-island partnership connecting UNESCO-designated sites across Ireland for the first time. The Council has secured 100% funding through...

10 June 2026 Further education students with the drive to progress from the lecture theatre to the national rallying stage got a chance to meet with two of Northern Ireland’s top drivers recently and pour over ultra-modern modern and classic cars. South Eastern Regional College...

9 June 2026 Young women from across the district came together on Thursday 28 May to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day at a special event supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and delivered in partnership with Changing Cycles. First celebrated in 2014, World Menstrual...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing to play a pivotal role educating, engaging and empowering communities to care for the local environment. Supporting the Live Here Love Here civic pride campaign spearheaded by the independent charity dedicated to...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Local Economic Partnership is delighted to launch two property grant schemes worth a combined £2.6 million, funded through the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund. The funding includes a £2...

8 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to officially launch the Be Active Summer Programme 2026, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 15 June for another exciting summer of sport, recreation and fun across the district. Running throughout July and...

4 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Eats & Beats Festival to Newcastle on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains in Donard Park, the much-loved two-day festival...